Family/Whanau Counselling

Sometimes family relationships can be challenging. We provide counselling for families/whānau to help you strengthen your relationships and address issues within the context of your family/whānau allowing you to move forward together in a positive way. Funding may be available depending on your circumstances.

How to be Referred

Anyone can refer themselves to relationship counselling or you can be referred through another agency such as your GP or other community service provider.

Meet the Counsellors

Denise McLean

Denise McLean

Denise has a Diploma in Counselling, a Diploma in Counselling Skills, and an Advanced Certificate in Supervision. She is a Family Court appointed counsellor/mediator. Denise has been working as a counsellor for over 16 years.

Sandra Van de Pas

Sandra Van de Pas

Sandra is a qualified, registered counsellor practicing in Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She is also an Accredited Journey Therapist.

When Sandra isn't wearing her counselling hat, you will find her enjoying her grandchildren, pottering in the garden, mountain biking or bush walking. She has an appetite for fun and adventure as well as a good movie and a chocolate (or two)!!